Human Impact on the Environment Answers

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Which of the following are characteristics of green buildings? Check all that apply.

A
can be reconstructed from existing buildings
B
create healthy indoor environments for human use
C
require larger amounts of water to be used
D
encompass landscaping with native plants
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What is the purpose of the “spine” of vegetation in the Fusionopolis building? Check all that apply.

A
It insulates the complex in the summer.
B
It insulates the complex in the winter.
C
It provides passive cooling in the summer.
D
It provides passive cooling in the winter.
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What does the Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandate?

A
All new homes must be built “green.”
B
All new shopping malls must be built “green.”
C
All new federal buildings must be built “green.”
D
All new grocery stores must be built “green.”
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Why is the roof of the Hearst Tower designed to collect rainwater? Check all that apply.

A
to reduce the amount of water dumped into the city’s sewer system
B
to replace water lost to evaporation in the office air-conditioning system
C
to add drinking water to the water fountains
D
to irrigate the plants and trees throughout the building
E
to humidify and chill the tower’s ten-story atrium

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